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oficiar

to officiate; to serve as priest

verb oh-fee-SYAHR Rare

Usage Note

Oficiar most commonly means to preside over a religious ceremony — a priest or minister oficia a mass or wedding. It can also be used figuratively, meaning to act in a given role (oficiar de portavoz — to act as spokesperson), giving it a slightly formal register.

Examples

"El sacerdote ofició la misa del domingo."

Natural Translation

The priest officiated Sunday mass.

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